Secret cables reveal fears over health of Thai king and ‘HIV’ son

Share via

The full extent of the crisis in Thailand’s royal family has been revealed in
leaked US Embassy cables, which report that the country’s revered king is
suffering from Parkinson’s disease and depression, and that his heir, the
Crown Prince, may be HIV-positive.

According to the secret documents — written over six years by US diplomats
including ambassadors to Bangkok — Thailand will face a “moment of truth”
after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose son, Maha Vajiralongkorn,
is regarded as his most likely successor.

“It is hard to underestimate the political impact of the uncertainty
surrounding the inevitable succession crisis which

Subscribe now

Login

Already a subscriber?

To see the full article you need to subscribe

Subscribe

Login

1/5

The King has been in hospital for two years

2011-06-23 00:01:06.827 EPA

The King has been in hospital for two years

2011-06-23 00:01:06.827 EPA

A rare recent public sighting for his 83rd birthday on December 5, 2010